Polk sheriff: Dangerous murder suspect loose in Winter Haven
The Polk County sheriff says anyone living in the Dundee Road area of Winter Haven should stay inside and be cautious because a "spree killer" is on the loose.
Arguments set in ‘Jane Doe’ gun case
The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will hear arguments Dec. 10 in a legal battle about whether two young adults can remain anonymous in a challenge to the constitutionality of a Florida gun law.
Toll road task forces moving forward
Task forces set up to study and make recommendations about three major toll-road proposals will move forward with meetings this month.
The haunted history of Interstate 4
On the very day Florida's Interstate 4 opened in 1963, a shrimp truck jackknifed, killing the driver. And that was just the beginning.
Toll-by-plate rates doubling next summer
Pay-by-plate customers will see an increase in tolls next summer if they don’t get an E-Pass or pay with cash.
Proposed bill could require prescription for most sunscreens
A Central Florida lawmaker is pushing a bill that would require getting a prescription for most sunscreens.
FBI joins search for search for 3-year-old Alabama girl abducted from birthday party, 2 in custody
Authorities in Alabama continue the search for a 3-year-old girl who was reportedly abducted Saturday outside at her birthday party. The FBI said it is now assisting in the case.
Pay-by-plate customers will see toll increase next summer
Pay-by-plate customers will see an increase in tolls next summer if they don’t get an E-Pass.
New bill could require a prescription for most sunscreens
Most sunscreens could soon require a prescription from your doctor.
One dead, several structures destroyed as Sandalwood Fire burns 1,011 acres in Calimesa
One person has died and two people are unaccounted for after a wildfire spread through Calimesa.
Multiple fires spark in Inland Empire after strong winds hit region
Strong winds sparked multiple fires in Riverside and San Bernardino counties on Thursday afternoon.
Master Sgt. Mark Allen dies 10 years after being shot while searching for Army deserter
Retired Army Master Sgt. Mark Allen died on Saturday, 10 years after he was shot while looking for a missing soldier in Afghanistan back in 2009. He was 46.
‘Gains to America’: 1 third of US Nobel Prize winners in physics, chemistry, medicine are immigrants
Immigrants have been awarded 35 percent of the Nobel Prizes won by Americans in chemistry, medicine and physics since 1901, the National Foundation for American Policy reported in a policy brief released this year.
‘Tremendous gift’: Couple asks guests to donate money, supplies to shelter in lieu of wedding gifts
Newlyweds in Ohio provided a “tremendous gift” to a local animal shelter when they asked their guests to provide donations instead of wedding gifts.
Publix providing new shopping carts for disabled
Publix has announced the rollout of a new shopping cart, designed to hook on to the front of a wheelchair, making the shopping experience easier for those who may be wheelchair-bound. The design allows customers to roll themselves through the store without having to push the cart. The lower sides also allow for easier loading abilities.
Boy battling brain cancer receives guitar from country music star
A boy battling brain cancer received a guitar from country music singer Kelsey Ballerini.
Markeith Loyd takes the stand in his first murder trial
Markeith Loyd took the stand to tell his side of the story in his first murder trial, in which he is accused of killing his pregnant ex-girlfriend, Sade Dixon. Loyd claims that he shot Dixon in self-defense.
Better Business Bureau gives tips on how you can protect your bank card information
The Better Business Bureau of Central Florida said credit card fraud has become all too common.
USF's Erin Kimmerle testing human remains that may belong to Amelia Earhart
There’s a chance the remains of Amelia Earhart were found, and a University of South Florida forensic anthropologist may be the one to make the breakthrough.
Kelsea Ballerini gives Florida boy battling brain cancer guitar
Kelsea Ballerini has a fan for life. The country music star and 9-year-old Ayden Morgan, of Ocala, Fla., formed their bond when Ayden, who is blind and battling brain cancer, had his wish to see Ballerini in concert granted by the nonprofit Do It For The Love. Ballerini later gifted Ayden an electric guitar customized especially for him, with his name in Braille